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Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Shares to buy or sell: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal recommends BEL, and ONGC amid US-Iran war jitters
Indian stock markets fell sharply as Nifty 50 dropped 1.92% and Sensex 2.13% amid rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, prompting warnings for traders to remain cautious until a trend reversal occurs.
Stocks to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal recommends three shares to buy and sell today - 20 February 2026
Shares to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia has recommended two stocks to buy today, 20 February 2026 - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and RBL Bank shares - and has suggested selling Info Edge (India) stock futures.
Buy Indraprastha Gas; target of Rs 220: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Indraprastha Gas recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 220 in its research report dated May 19, 2026.
Neutral ONGC; target of Rs 245: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on ONGC with a target price of Rs 245 in its research report dated February 14, 2026.
Neutral ONGC; target of Rs 265: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on ONGC with a target price of Rs 265 in its research report dated May 28, 2026.
Neutral Aegis Logistics; target of Rs 706: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Aegis Logistics with a target price of Rs 706 in its research report dated Jun 09, 2026.
Buy Petronet LNG; target of Rs 360: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Petronet LNG has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 360 in its research report dated May 05, 2026.
Buy Mahanagar Gas; target of Rs 1390: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Mahanagar Gas recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1390 in its research report dated Jun 11, 2026.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade GAIL, Aegis Vopak Terminals, Eicher Motors, Trent, Motilal Oswal, Larsen and Toubro, and others on June 16?
The market is expected to be range-bound with a positive bias after strong two-day rally. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Buy Castrol India; target of Rs 220: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Castrol India has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 220 in its research report dated April 29, 2026.
Buy Reliance Industries; target of Rs 1750: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Reliance Industries recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1750 in its research report dated March 12, 2026.